34 Quotes by Kwame Alexander

Sometimes it’s the things that aren’t said that kill you” -Josh.

In this game of life your family is the court and the ball is your heart. No matter how good you are, no matter how down you get, always leave your heart on the court.

Bullies don’t like to fight, son. They like to win. Being afraid is normal. The only fight you really have to win is the one against the fear.

Orphans The word seems sad when you say it. An orphan is like a soul bulb waiting to be planted in just the right place. When you’re an orphan, you no longer belong, but a child is a child of everyone, they belong to a community, to a greater garden, she says.

There’s a lot of love around you, but if you don’t see it, it’s not there.

I think being an adult must be confusing as hell.

Own the sadness, don’t let it own you.

Did y’all arrest Uncle Bob’s turkey? It was just criminal what he did to that bird, wasn’t it? You.

You can get used to things going well, but you’re never prepared for something going wrong.